Live the Bhāgavatam · SB 10.78.16
Īśānukathā· The Lord and His devoteesKṛṣṇa Is Ever Victorious
“Thus Lord Kṛṣṇa, the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the master all mystic power and Lord of the universe, is ever victorious. Only those of beastly vision think He sometimes suffers defeat.”
What the purport teaches
- Kṛṣṇa is the Supreme Personality of Godhead, the master of all mystic power and the Lord of the universe. Only those with beastly vision think He sometimes suffers defeat.
- The purport explains that Jaya and Vijaya descended to facilitate the Supreme Lord’s pastimes. After being killed by Him in three lifetimes, they attained liberation.
- Śrīla Rūpa Gosvāmī explains that Lord Hari perpetually enjoys pastimes in Vṛndāvana with His intimate devotees. These residents of Gokula are exceptionally dear to Him.
Try this today
Pause before one act of devotional service today and remember that Kṛṣṇa is the ever-victorious Supreme Personality of Godhead.
Ask yourself
How does knowing Kṛṣṇa’s supreme position deepen my desire to serve Him?
Carry the question through the day, then answer it in your own words before sleep.
From Canto 10, chapter 14 onward, the translation and purports were completed by Śrīla Prabhupāda's disciples after his departure, and published by the Bhaktivedanta Book Trust.